Jaguars associate strength ach Kev Maxen out as gay | Toronto Sun

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• GAY WATER, A NEW NNED CKTAIL, WANTS TO BE THE ANTI-BUD LIGHT
• JAGUARS ASSOCIATE STRENGTH ACH KEV MAXEN OUT AS GAY A FIRST FOR U.S.-BASED PRO LEAGU
• TORONTO GAY DISTRICT: THE VILLAGE
• MOVG TO LGBT TORONTO, ONTAR? HOW TO FD YOUR PERFECT GAY NEIGHBORHOOD!
• JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS ASSISTANT STRENGTH ACH KEV MAXEN OUT PUBLICLY AS GAY
• 12 OF THE HOTTT GAY BARS TORONTO FOR STEAMY NIGHTS
• TORONTO GAY CY GUI: FDG YOUR PLACE THE GAY VILLAGE CY
• THE 5 BEST TORONTO GAY CLUBS & BARSGAY CLUBS & BARS TORONTO
• TORONTO 2020 GAY PRI

GAY WATER, A NEW NNED CKTAIL, WANTS TO BE THE ANTI-BUD LIGHT

In other words, where Bud Light has buckled unr prsure as bigotry grows agast the LGBTQ+ muny, Gay Water’s creator Spencer Hodson wants his new boozy brand to be the anthis of that. “The key issue that Bud Light tapped to was the fact that they didn’t unrstand their re dience and know enough about them, ” Hodson, a gay man, told CNN about the ntroversy that began when the Anhser-Bch beer brand sent fluencer Dylan Mulvaney a n of beer. “Puttg a product wh the word gay the tle is reprentatn self, ” which he hop reclaims the word om the negativy ’s sometim associated wh.

The two chatted about the limed amount of gay people wh , and wh Hodson burnt out om his tradnal day job tech, started the nned cktail.

JAGUARS ASSOCIATE STRENGTH ACH KEV MAXEN OUT AS GAY A FIRST FOR U.S.-BASED PRO LEAGU

Hodson built up a strong social media followg on TikTok and Instagram durg Covid-19 and is g some of the money om that (as well as om iends and fay) to help fund Gay Water. “Gay is an umbrella term and the ia behd the brand is to be as clive as possible, which means we want alli, we want straight people to be part of this muny we’re buildg. For now, Gay Water is sold largely onle (wh a few retailers) and four sugar-ee flavors — watermelon, lime, peach and grapeu — at lnch.

TORONTO GAY DISTRICT: THE VILLAGE

Gay Water might not have the ep pockets pared to s petors, like Whe Claw, but “even at small sle, pani of many siz are havg succs makg spir-based seltzers and premixed cktails, ” Bryan Roth, an analyst for Feel Goods Company and edor of the alhol beverage newsletter, Sightl+, told CNN. “There’s lots of space the spir-based seltzer tegory which Gay Water n play, pecially if the brand n offer a cultural or emotnal nnectn that will feel more excg than the prospect of another peapple-flavored vodka seltzer om natnal or ternatnal rporatns, ” Roth said. Of urse, other drks e the word “gay, ” too, cludg Gay Beer and So Gay Rosé, Hodson noted, which are also tryg to reach the queer muny and offer them an alternative the straight-domated space.

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Komrosky, the board print, has lled Milk a "pedophile, " while dozens of atten, many om outsi the school district, livered impassned speech agast teachg anythg that refers to sex or homosexualy to elementary school-age stunts. The son of 2000 European rally r champn Henrik Lundgaard, the IndyCar sophomore took advantage of his off-roadg background to secure the No. The charmg cy of Toronto on Canada’s east ast has many thgs to be proud of: a liberal attu, strong multiculturalism, and the largt gay muny Canada.

MOVG TO LGBT TORONTO, ONTAR? HOW TO FD YOUR PERFECT GAY NEIGHBORHOOD!

Charmg cy of Toronto on Canada’s east ast has many thgs to be proud of: a liberal attu, strong multiculturalism, and the largt gay muny Canada. Queer Wt reflects a slightly younger, more alternative vibe, and while the venu here are not explicly gay, they are open enough to attract a diverse LGBTQ crowd.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS ASSISTANT STRENGTH ACH KEV MAXEN OUT PUBLICLY AS GAY

Spa Excs is Open 24x7x365Largt and Bt Gay Sna TorontoTtimonialsThe place is impecbly clean and well-mataed, which is a ttament to the re and attentn that go to creatg a top-notch experience for every visor. Jacksonville Jaguars assistant strength and ndng ach Kev Maxen cid on Thursday to e out publicly as gay hop of livg his life whout fear and to spire others. Before jog Jacksonville’s achg staff, he was a strength ach for the football teams at Baylor and Febary 2022, Maxen reached out to NFL player Carl Nassib, who me out as gay 2021, to seek advice.

SiegedSec, a self-scribed group of gay furry hackers, took s skills to state ernments late June, breachg agenci across five stat and releasg a wealth of data.The stat targeted on June 27 were Texas, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and South Carola. "Uwu gay furri pwn you~ We'll be back aga soon to ntue our chaos and stctn!"Some news outlets, such as Them, raised ncerns that the group's actns uld expose random people to harm, not jt the targeted ernments. Pri isn’t over after June 30 — celebrate your urage and nnect wh the LGBTQ+ muny year-round at the most fabulo gay bars Toronto.

While the bars and rtrants are acceptg of everyone, 's important for alli to remember that first and foremost, Toronto's gay bars are jt that — a safe place for the LGBTQ+ muny.

12 OF THE HOTTT GAY BARS TORONTO FOR STEAMY NIGHTS

From live drag performanc and viewg parti to amazg events, the gay bars Toronto are brimmg wh good there are we bars, rtrants and hotels that host special nights and pop-ups, there is nothg que like fdg muny Church-Wellley’s Village. That’s why we’ve ma a list of some of the bt gay bars Toronto — a remr that Pri is not over on June 30th, is a key part of queer liv, and that you n fd power om muny every day.

If you would rather watch someone lip sync for their life than n the field, you n always sip on a rehg cktail at The Drk, a staple gay bar the Village. Queer We Night at Paradise Grapeve811 Bloor St., we know this technilly isn’t a gay bar Toronto, but if you’re a we lover who wants to meet wh likemd vo enthiasts, Paradise Grapeve is the place to be. Pegas Bar489B Church of the most inic (and olst) gay bars Toronto’s village, Pegas is the perfect spot for game night, pecially if you’ve got a petive streak.

Although not specifilly a gay bar, Storm Crow Manor is loted at the rner of Church Street and has been known to be a safe space for LGBTQ2S+ Torontonians. Multiple sportg anizatns across the cy, cludg the Toronto Gay Hockey League, Toronto Gay Football League, Toronto Gay Sailg Club, Toronto Gay, and Lbian Tennis Associatn, and more participate.

TORONTO GAY CY GUI: FDG YOUR PLACE THE GAY VILLAGE CY

Crews and Tangos, often referred to as Crews is an LGBTQ bar loted a nverted Victorian hoe that is well-known for havg some of the bt drag shows the Gay Village – and even better, those shows are offered seven days per week.

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THE 5 BEST TORONTO GAY CLUBS & BARSGAY CLUBS & BARS TORONTO

Tickets are $40 per 15-16: Berl Lbian and Gay Cy Ftival - Tradnally held on the weekend before Berl's Christopher Street Day, this two-day event attracts a large ternatnal crowd to officially kick off the gay scene's party season Berl.

Centred around the heart of The Gay Village, Manchter’s LGBTQ+ neighbourhood, the ftival is ma up of a Para that brgs lor and celebratn to Manchter’s streets, The Gay Village party which centr around Canal Street, as ma famo the UK versn of Queer As Folk, alongsi the Superbia arts ftival, Youth Pri MCR, Fay Pri, and the Candlel Vigil which brgs everyone together at the end of the ftival for a betiful moment of reflectn for those we lost om the LGBTQ+ muny. September 22-24: Unleashed LGBTQ, herald the "Gay SXSW, " is addg even more A-list talent to the already stacked star lp for s FIRST live event at Gilley’s Dallas, Texas this September 22 - 24.

TORONTO 2020 GAY PRI

World premiere film screengs make the ftival a n’t-miss and annual prentatns clu filmmaker discsns and actor talk-backs that enurage a sense of muny and provi a lens on the gay, lbian, bisexual, and transgenr experience. TopletetopleteFiltersDateCategoryFormatPriceLanguageCurrencyMost popular matchSat, Aug 12 • 5:00 PM Two parti one ticket Garn party + Dance party (Indoors)DoubleTree by Hilton London KensgtonTwo parti one ticket Garn party + Dance party (Indoors)Sat, Aug 12 • 5:00 PM DoubleTree by Hilton London KensgtonWednday • 8:00 PMMr Gay Syria screeng partnership wh Rabow Refuge NIPaviln BarMr Gay Syria screeng partnership wh Rabow Refuge NIWednday • 8:00 PMPaviln BarFri, Sep 22 • 8:00 PM Ruby Grove // The Endorphs // When Particl Colli// Lnea's GarnThe JungleRuby Grove // The Endorphs // When Particl Colli// Lnea's GarnFri, Sep 22 • 8:00 PM The JunglePromotedFri, Aug 4 • 10:00 PM STRAIGHT OUTTA GTMystic Caribbean Rtrant & LoungePromotedSTRAIGHT OUTTA GTFri, Aug 4 • 10:00 PM Mystic Caribbean Rtrant & LoungePromotedSat, Aug 5 • 10:30 PM GO HARD "Cholate Cy" Caribana PartyImpact LoungePromotedGO HARD "Cholate Cy" Caribana PartySat, Aug 5 • 10:30 PM Impact LoungeSat, Aug 5 • 10:30 PM NOT ANOTHER GAY DANCE PARTYRivoliNOT ANOTHER GAY DANCE PARTYSat, Aug 5 • 10:30 PM RivoliThu, Aug 3 • 8:00 PM Gay Men Speed Datg Toronto | Sgl Event | Fancy a Go? Thu, Aug 3 • 8:00 PM The Rho Bar & Grill IncSat, Aug 12 • 5:00 PM Toronto Gay Profsnals Speed Datg (Ag 20s & 30s)The LodgeToronto Gay Profsnals Speed Datg (Ag 20s & 30s)Sat, Aug 12 • 5:00 PM The LodgeThu, Aug 3 • 8:00 PM Gay Men Speed Datg Toronto | Fancy a Go?

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Saturday • 11:30 PMThe DrkSun, Jul 30 • 4:00 PM Sunday Funday Rock n' Roll EdnThe DrkSunday Funday Rock n' Roll EdnSun, Jul 30 • 4:00 PM The DrkMon, Jul 31 • 10:00 PM The Drk Twks ShowThe DrkThe Drk Twks ShowMon, Jul 31 • 10:00 PM The DrkWednday • 8:00 PM + 22 moreQueer Trivia Night: Sports EdnPeach Sports BarQueer Trivia Night: Sports EdnWednday • 8:00 PM + 22 morePeach Sports BarSat, Aug 5 • 8:00 PM Sounds Gay…I’m ! "[Comg out] radilly changed my life, I was beg myself, I'm 100 per cent gay and I'm proud of , " he 66-year-old said he felt "terrified" his whole life, but now after g out and attendg his first Pri, he feels ee. After years of stg abandoned on Church Street, the buildg that once hoed one of Toronto's most inic gay nightclubs uld soon transform to somethg far ls excg: the base of a ndo.

Known as the "grandaddy" of Toronto's gay bar scene, The Barn rose to promence the 1980s, beg one of the cy's bt known hubs for the gay muny until the murr, still unsolved, of s owner Janko Naglic  2004.

Fzrovia's proposal acknowledg the Village as "the LGBTQ2S centre of the cy", along wh The Barn's impact on Toronto's gay history. In a liberate attempt to eradite one of the cy’s sole bastns of queerns, two hundred ps stormed several of the cy’s gay bathho, bashg walls and mass arrtg the people si. Police battered down doors and placed men handcuffs discrimately, huiatg and gradg everyone their wake—many of whom were still firmly the closet and tryg to survive the opprsively homophobic social climate of 1981.

Over the years, the Government of Canada has been que self-ngratulatory over this move, missng a special 2019 to celebrate 50 years of gay rights (the picted two overlappg fac wh the word “equaly” scrawled English and French).

Homophobia ran rampant, and neher the Ontar Human Rights Co nor the Canadian Human Rights Act clud sexual orientatn or genr inty as protected grounds—meang that was legal to discrimate agast queer and trans folks merely for beg queer or trans. After 28 were arrted at Toronto bathhoe The Barracks (also 1978), a few gay activists, cludg former polician-turned-bathhoe owner Peter Maloney and bathhoe owner Gee Hislop, cid to take actn. They -ordated a fund for the legal sts of those arrted at The Barracks and held a prs nference nmng all the raids, cludg those at The Barracks and the Body Polic, and mandg an end to anti-gay police activy.

That small group of activists eventually evolved to the Right to Privacy Commtee (RTPC), a landmark anizatn that led much of the charge the late ’70s and early ’80s to secure equal rights for gay and lbian folks. Some power began to publicly support the gay muny: In the late ’70s, Toronto mayor John Sewell went so far as to publicly endorse Hislop for a cy uncil bid. McCaskell, a storied gay activist who was an tegral part of the Canadian gay rights movement the 1970s and ’80s, was a reporter for the Body Polic at the time.